Gabe Kangas on Nostr: npub1j46f9…23gm7 One thing I think is interesting about this question of ...
npub1j46f9va5qdrmamcwmncew7g8mwekgma386dhws6k04fsnlkqpcpsj23gm7 (npub1j46…3gm7) One thing I think is interesting about this question of connections between open source, UX and funding that I don't think is ever mentioned.
When it comes to open source, it's assumed that developers will contribute their time to projects because they care about them and are passionate. But it's assumed that UX people will do it only if money is involved. And I don't generally think this assumption or connection is wrong if you look at the current landscape.
Not that I don't think people shouldn't get paid, but most people who work on open source will never get paid, so passion is what's left.
When it comes to open source, it's assumed that developers will contribute their time to projects because they care about them and are passionate. But it's assumed that UX people will do it only if money is involved. And I don't generally think this assumption or connection is wrong if you look at the current landscape.
Not that I don't think people shouldn't get paid, but most people who work on open source will never get paid, so passion is what's left.